Sprouted Mongo (Toge) or mung bean sprout can be made from both mongo seeds or soybeans. Sprouted mongo or mung bean sprout can be mix with other vegetables to make a lumpia or in any stir fry dishes or can be used as garnish. Here’s the procedure on how you can sprout a mongo beans.
Procedure:
1. Soak the beans in water overnight.
2. Spread a piece of white cloth over a “bilao” or tray and put the beans on it.
3. Cover with another cloth; sprinkle water over it every now and then.
4. Keep in cool dark place. This will sprout in 3 days.
This can also be done in a container where water passes through and has enough space for growth of the beans. Wet the beans now and then as in the cloth in the “bilao.”
Source: The Philippines Recommends for Soybeans PCARRD 1991
